Prairie Rose State Park

680 Road M47, Harlan, IA

Prairie Rose State Park is one of the most attractive outdoor recreation areas in western Iowa. The 422-acre park lies in a region of scenic hills,... Read More

Pellett Woods State Preserve

N Troublesome Creek Rd, Atlantic, IA

Frank Chapman Pellett Memorial Woods is a 20-acre preserve located 3.5 miles northeast of Atlantic in Cass County. This woodland and its surroundin... Read More

Cold Springs State Park

57744 Lewis Rd Lewis, Lewis, IA

This 104 acre park is located just South of Lewis, IA on Lewis Rd. As you enter the park, the lake area, boat ramp/dock, swimming area and picnic a... Read More

Lake Anita State Park

55111 750th St., Anita, IA

Facilities and ActivitiesPicnicking/SheltersLake Anita State Park has a large number of picnic areas, many of which overlook the lake. The park is ... Read More

Swan Lake State Park

22676 Swan Lake Drive, Carroll, IA

Swan Lake State Park is managed by the Carroll County Conservation Board. It is a 510 acre multi-use area, including a 110 acre lake. The land was ... Read More

Springbrook State Park

2437 160th Road, Guthrie Center, IA

The rolling hills of beautiful Springbrook State Recreation Area abound with deer, red and gray fox, coyote, raccoon, beaver, muskrat and wild turk... Read More

Viking Lake State Park

2780 Viking Lake Road, Stanton, IA

Viking Lake is one of the most popular state parks in southwest Iowa due to its accessibility and variety of recreational opportunities. A large po... Read More

Lake Icaria State Park

1688 Lake Icaria Road, Corning, IA

Lake Icaria has a modern marina with boat rentals, a l ¼ mile ski zone (No jet boats and jet skis allowed), excellent year-round f... Read More

Black Hawk State Park

228 South Blossom, Lake View, IA

Black Hawk Lake lies off the southeast tip of the town of Lake View in Sac County, Iowa. Black Hawk Lake was formed many thousands of years ago by ... Read More

Wabash Trace Nature Trail

, Council Bluffs, IA

The northern part of this trail runs through Iowa's scenic and unique Loess Hills, a geological formation found to this great extent only in Iowa a... Read More

Hitchcock Nature Center

27792 Ski Hill Loop, Honey Creek, IA

Hitchcock Nature Center offers ample opportunity for hiking, birdwatching, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and other endeavors on its 10 mile tr... Read More

Mt Crescent Ski Area

17026 Snowhill Lane, Honey Creek, IA

About Us:Mt. Crescent Ski Area is located 15 miles northeast of Omaha, Nebraska in the mountainous terrain of the Iowa Bluffs and has been open eve... Read More

Iowa School of the Deaf Nature Center Trail

3501 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA

Green Valley State Park

1480 130th Street, Creston, IA

Green Valley Lake is used for all types of boating; water skiing is allowed in a designated area. For safety reasons, there are special regulations... Read More

Preparation Canyon State Park

206 Polk Street, Pisgah, IA

The 344 acre the park encompasses what was once the town of Preparation. In 1853, Charles B. Thompson broke from the Mormon wagon train to Utah aft... Read More

Loess Hills State Forest

206 Polk Street, Pisgah, IA

Loess Hills State Forest is located in west-central Iowa in Harrison and Monona Counties. It is comprised of 4 units totaling 11,266 acres. The Lit... Read More

Lake Manawa State Park

1100 South Shore Drive, Council Bluffs, IA

Lake Manawa is also a favorite spot for anglers of all ages. Good catches of crappies, bluegills and catfish may be had throughout the year. Excell... Read More

Missouri River Nature Trail

, Fort Calhoun, NE

Spring Lake State Park

1847 195th Street, Jefferson, IA

Spring Lake Park is a 240 acre park that includes a 50 acre lake lined with campsites. There are 126 electrical campsites and two shower house... Read More

Grassed Loop Trail